SOC 25-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School — Modesto
Modesto, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Modesto, CA the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School reaches $96,940 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Modesto, CA the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School reaches $96,940 a year. That is 46.3% more than the national median of $66,270. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $77,260 and $103,890. The lowest tenth earn under $75,420, while the highest tenth earn more than $124,260.
Employment stands at 120, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Santa Maria leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $126,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 88th of 398 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,420 | +13.8% |
| 25th | $77,260 | +16.6% |
| Median (50th) | $96,940 | +46.3% |
| 75th | $103,890 | +56.8% |
| 90th | $124,260 | +87.5% |
| Mean | $93,810 | +41.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Maria | $126,160 | — | |
| 2 | Fresno | $105,570 | 260 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $101,800 | — | |
| 4 | San Jose | $96,250 | 110 | |
| 5 | Merced | $93,780 | 40 | |
| 6 | El Centro | $85,680 | 40 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $81,950 | 810 | |
| 8 | San Diego | $80,210 | 280 | |
| 9 | Santa Cruz | $80,100 | 50 | |
| 10 | Sacramento | $80,060 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Modesto run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $96,940 buys what $87,570 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$96,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,570US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,940 a year, 46.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,420 to $124,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 120 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Maria, at $126,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Modesto, CA?
The median annual wage is $96,940, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,270, so pay in Modesto, CA is 46.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Modesto, CA earns more than $124,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,420 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Maria, at $126,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 120 jobs in this occupation in Modesto, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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